Extra innings before the innings end

Don't ever accuse the Los Angeles Dodgers of not caring about their fans.  Not only did they pull off a 6-5 win over the Giants last night, but knowing that Blue fans will soon be without their baseball, they took it upon themselves to gift them an extra frame to enjoy.  If that's not athletes giving back, we don't know what is.  The evening was ugly for starter Chad Billingsley, who lasted a scant 1.1 innings before allowing six hits, three walks, four runs and himself to be removed in favor of Mark Hendrickson.  A rough outing, to be sure, but the only thing more certain than that statement would be Grady Little's faith in Bills' skills and development.  But the youngster's derriere was covered by his teammates, whether you're talking relief work, defense (Matt Kemp gunning down Kevin Frandsen at home) or the hot Dodger bats, exemplified by a pinch-hitting Luis Gonzalez.  Entering the game in the bottom of the 10th with one out and Andy LaRoche on second.  A veteran comes through with a knock to deep center.  A youngster crosses the plate.  The winning box score formula for years to come ... except for the part about the veterans.  While a sage presence will obviously be scattered about here and there, their general presence next season might be as common as during these last few games.  As for the presences of Grady Little and Ned Colletti, time will tell (and possibly soon).